Protective reassignment of pregnant or breast-feeding workers

October 18, 2017

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding your working conditions may put you or your unborn or breast-feeding child’s health at risk. You can ask to be reassigned to tasks exempt from such dangers, under sections 40 to 48 of the Act respecting occupational health and safety.

Can you refuse an assignment if the tasks do not pose any danger?

Do you keep the same salary and benefits when the employer assigns you to other tasks?

What happens when the employer does not immediately propose an assignment?